Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25249 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-11-15
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 120 minutes

Special Features
Wide Screen
English
Region 0
DTS English
DTS
None

Synopsis
Detailing all aspects of the hip-hop extravaganza that was the "Up In Smoke" tour, this video contains live footage of some of the biggest names in rap. Featuring performances by Dre proteges Eminem and Snoop Doggy Dogg as well as Ice Cube, Dre himself, and several others, UP IN SMOKE serves as a comprehensive survey of the state of hip hop at the turn of the 20th century. The spectacular live show was shot on 35 mm film, while the behind-the-scenes footage was filmed on 16 mm. Home video camera clips of tour bus and backstage action add a candid and personal feel to the spectacle.

Customer Reviews

The greatest hip-hop tour ever... probably
I have always thought that the up in smoke tour (named after the cheech and chong film) just shows how big dr dre really is. I mean we are talking about a producer and an MC going on tour with a huge line up of support acts WHO CAN ALL HEADLINE SELL OUT GIGS!

Thats right Dre's tour had Ice cube and west side connection as the warm up act. To me this defys belief that an artist as huge as ice cube can only makes it as warm up... still with the aid of westside connection he procedes to tear it up i would of paid good money just to see ice cube tearing it up.

The next support act is eminem and man he rips up the crowd. Bare in mind please that this tour took place BEFORE eminems recent work so fans not familliar with his early work might not get what they expect from this. Em also has his usual tag alongs in the form of D12.

Then we get to the main act dre himself. He kicks of his set with a five minute short film with him and snoop going in search of some chronic which leads them to a off license shop which ultimatly leads to a shoot out. Snoop stays on stage for most of this act and at one point rides around stage in an old bike which he nicks of xzibet who originaly brings it onto stage. Both eminem and Ice cube join in at some points to perform their colaberations with dre.

inbetween sets we see aditional footage of the show in the form of what happens behind the scenes so expect to see the stars shooting hoops vast amounts of chronic being smoked (well i have mentioned that snoops there) the warm up comedian getting the crowd going, crowd interviews...and more.

This concert footage is amazing for the amount of footage you get and is worth the purchase if you have any interest in any of the artists mentioned. This is a fantastic buy and buy it you should.

Encore!
Once you've sat through the lyrical ferosity of Eminem, the critic bating of Ice Cube and the G-Funk classics and Snoop Dogg and Dre, you want to rewind it and experience it all over again. Helped by guest appearances from the likes of MC Ren, Mack 10, WC, Xzibit, Nate Dogg and D12, The Up In Smoke tour is every gangsta rap fans favourite fantasy. Snoop and Dre steal the show by running through their back-catologue of classic hits, and watching the likes of "Who Am I", performed live make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

4 TITANS OF RAP AND MORE
I bought this dvd as I have been into rap music since 1995.
I just had buy it as my favourite rappers are on this.
There is plenty to enjoy as Ice Cube kicks off the concert, then Eminem continues the assault to the senses and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg are the main event. The only disappointment of this concert was Guilty Conscience was missing.
This also has a 10 minute interview with Dr. Dre and behind the scenes segments of what they got up to.
If you like rap or just have a passing intrest you need to watch the biggest live event in rap history.
On the dvd is:

Hello: Ice Cube
You Can Do it: Ice Cube
N***a You Love To Hate: Ice Cube

Kill You: Eminem
Dead Wrong: Eminem
Under The Influence: Eminem
Marshall Mathers: Eminem
Criminal: Eminem
The Real Slim Shady: Eminem

Next Episode: Dr. Dre (Featuring Snoop Dogg)
(Who Am I?) What's My Name?: Snoop Dogg (Featuring Dr. Dre)
Ain't Nuthin' But A "G" Thang: Dr. Dre (Featuring Snoop Dogg)
B***h Please: Snoop Dogg (Featuring Xzibit & Nate Dogg)
What's The Difference: Dr. Dre (Featuring Eminem & Xzibit)
Forgot About Dre: Dr. Dre (Featuring Eminem)

California Love/Gangsta Party (Live Performance by Snoop Dogg - Track vocals By 2Pac)

F**k You: Dr. Dr (Featuring Devon The Dude & Snoop Dogg)
Let Me Ride: Dr. Dre
Still D.R.E.: Dr. Dre (Featuring Snoop Dogg)

All in all a brilliant concert that should be seen by rap fans or music fans in genral.